1630 days ago

Poll: What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

Plans to set up a state housing development in a leafy Hamilton suburb has some residents' backs up.

Seventy units of two and three storey buildings are planned for Endeavour Ave, next to the shopping centre.

Kāinga Ora - Housing and Communities​ (formerly Housing NZ) says the development is still a proposal, and is mix of state and privately owned homes.

But not everyone is opposed to the plan.

What's your view?

Read the full story here.

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What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?
  • 36.3% I support it
    36.3% Complete
  • 52% I oppose it
    52% Complete
  • 11.7% I'm abivalent
    11.7% Complete
248 votes
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4 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89% Yes, it's fair
    89% Complete
  • 10.3% No, it's unreasonable
    10.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
3068 votes
1 day ago

Are you following the water charge discussions at Hamilton City Council?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton city councillors have taken tangible steps towards a new water regime that will see a charge based on their property’s capital valuation in their rates bill for the first time next year.

The council voted unanimously on Thursday on a series of direction-setting decisions in relation to the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan Amendments.

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1 day ago

Poll: What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One hundred new jobs will be created in Hamilton as the city becomes the lunchbox of the nation.

All frozen school lunches from Kaitaia to Bluff will be made in Pukete in a purpose built plant operated by The School Lunch Collective.

What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?
  • 64% I support it
    64% Complete
  • 16% I don't support it
    16% Complete
  • 20% I'm not really bothered
    20% Complete
25 votes